Irrigation Specialist (Santa Barbara)

Irrigation Specialist Facilities Management Summary of Job Details Performs general duties related to the maintenance and operations of the portable and recycled water irrigation systems, both manual and automatic, throughout the campus. Required Qualifications 1 - 5 years experience performing a variety of advanced semi-skilled irrigation duties including installing, repairing, and maintaining manual and automatic irrigation systems and related equipment. Special Conditions of Employment Spends prolonged periods of time digging by hand to expose irrigation pipes, valves and wiring. Spends prolonged periods of time squatting in excavated holes repairing pipes, valves and wiring. This entails working in awkward positions, kneeling for long periods of time, working in wet conditions, and forcefully gripping a range of hand and power tools. Spends long periods of time seated on mowers and other equipment, with exposure to heat, cold, and other weather changes. Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Satisfactory criminal history background check UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment. Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 1:30pm The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Application review begins 9/16/2025 Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #80887